Urban Sketching Courses Zurich

Urban sketching courses in Zurich

Would you like to discover your surroundings from a different perspective and capture them on paper? Our urban sketching courses offer you the opportunity to capture your world with loose, lively strokes - without any pressure, but with all the more joy in the creative process. Whether you're just starting out or already have experience: Anyone can learn urban sketching here and develop their own style.

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Painting courses & workshops - in Basel and Zurich

Creative experience

Meet people & learn to paint - lots of great offers

Art for all

Big or small & professional or novice - simply fun

Ladder to The Pinkest Clouds · Oil Painting

Guided Oil Painting Workshop

Workshop
Beginner
ZÜRICH · PIE Painting Studio
2.5 Hours

from 70.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

Tickets Eventdetails

Lean back. Breathe out. Let it sway.
This one’s for slow moods and faraway places — where towering palm trees stretch endlessly into a hazy sky, and soft flamingo-pink clouds drift through a muted grey-blue landscape.

In this oil painting session, we’ll create a scene that feels both calm and exotic — working with subtle, desaturated colours that somehow still feel fresh, warm, and full of life. Think tall, elegant palms in olive greens, gentle contrasts, and a palette that glows quietly rather than loudly.

This is a perfect entry into oil painting — simple, relaxed, and hands-on. You’ll get a feel for the material, explore how colours blend and move, and build your painting step by step without overthinking it.

No pressure, no perfection — just an easy, atmospheric piece that takes you somewhere else. 🌴

✨ How PIE Workshops Run
You arrive, take a breath, pick your welcome drink and settle into your spot at the table where the magic will happen. We start on time, so make sure you`re there and ready to dive in.

Next, your instructor takes the stage, giving you a quick, easy intro to the materials — nothing overwhelming, just getting you comfortable and ready to play.

Then the fun really begins. You’ll be guided step by step through the painting process, with plenty of room to play, experiment, and make it your own. Sip your drink, enjoy the moment, and let the creativity flow.

At the end, we bring everyone together for a group photo — your finished piece, great vibes.

No prior experience? No problem! We provide everything:

A chill, friendly atmosphere
All the necessary art supplies
Pre-prepared templates
Step-by-step guidance from our instructors

All you need to bring is your good vibes and curiosity! We’ll take care of the rest — starting with a complimentary welcome drink 🥂 to spark your creativity.

Oil Painting - Safety Info
In our oil painting workshops we use turpentine, which produces strong vapours and must be handled with care. For this reason, the workshop is recommended for guests aged 15+ and not suitable during pregnancy or for children.

We provide gloves for safe painting, and the studio is well ventilated to ensure a comfortable environment. If you have any concerns, our instructors are happy to help.

🖼️ Canvas Size & Upgrades
Your ticket includes a 30 x 40 cm canvas, which you can upgrade to a larger one (40x50cm) or even a round one (Ø 40 cm) - just choose the option when booking your ticket, or decide spontaneously at the workshop.

💞 Painting in Pairs? Yess, please!
Couples, besties, or family duos — this one’s for you:
You can choose to paint in pairs, where two canvases become one artwork. The theme is split in two, and each of you paints one half that aligns perfectly with the other.
If your`re interested in painting in pairs, just ask our artists on the spot whether your chosen theme is a good fit — they’ll guide you and set you up!

📋 Good to Know

Arrival: Please arrive 10 minutes early to grab your drink and settle in.
Length: Our 2.5-hour workshops include everything from settling in and creating to tidying up and a group photo. You’ll spend about 2 hours actively painting or working with ceramics.
Cancellations: Tickets are transferable but non-refundable within 36 hours. You can reschedule your spot up to 72 hours before the workshop.
Alcohol: Served only to guests aged 18+.

For full terms & policies, please visit: https://shop.paintiteasy.ch/en/tickets/terms

Still Life, But Make It Peachy · Oil Painting

Guided Oil Painting Workshop

Workshop
Beginner
ZÜRICH · PIE Painting Studio
2.5 Hours

from 70.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

Tickets Eventdetails

Floral chaos. Creamy colours. Big still life energy.
Ever wanted to paint something that looks fancy but feels like fun? This is that.
In this oil painting session, you’ll create your own still life starring peaches, petals, and painterly vibes — no pressure, no pretentiousness, just pure colour joy.

We’ll guide you through mixing lush tones, building those soft shapes, and playing with texture like you totally know what you’re doing (even if you don’t yet — we got you).

Perfect for total newbies, colour nerds, flower fans, and anyone who just needs a bit of peachy escapism.

✨ How PIE Workshops Run
You arrive, take a breath, pick your welcome drink and settle into your spot at the table where the magic will happen. We start on time, so make sure you`re there and ready to dive in.

Next, your instructor takes the stage, giving you a quick, easy intro to the materials — nothing overwhelming, just getting you comfortable and ready to play.

Then the fun really begins. You’ll be guided step by step through the painting process, with plenty of room to play, experiment, and make it your own. Sip your drink, enjoy the moment, and let the creativity flow.

At the end, we bring everyone together for a group photo — your finished piece, great vibes.

No prior experience? No problem! We provide everything:

A chill, friendly atmosphere
All the necessary art supplies
Pre-prepared templates
Step-by-step guidance from our instructors

Arrival: Please arrive 10 minutes early to grab your drink and settle in.
Length: Our 2.5-hour workshops include everything from settling in and creating to tidying up and a group photo. You’ll spend about 2 hours actively painting or working with ceramics.
Cancellations: Tickets are transferable but non-refundable within 36 hours. You can reschedule your spot up to 72 hours before the workshop.
Alcohol: Served only to guests aged 18+.

For full terms & policies, please visit: https://shop.paintiteasy.ch/en/tickets/terms

Demeter`s Blessing · Oil Painting

Guided Oil Painting Workshop

Workshop
Beginner
ZÜRICH · PIE Painting Studio
2.5 Hours

from 70.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

Tickets Eventdetails

Glowing grapes. Autumn light. Drama in every shadow.
Ever wanted to paint something that looks like an Old Master but feels totally doable? This is your chance.
In this oil painting session, you’ll capture a bunch of rich, red grapes basking in warm, golden light — playing with deep shadows, rich tones, and that magical glow only oil paint can give.

We’ll walk you through blending velvety reds, layering soft highlights, and shaping those plump grapes until they look ready to pluck. No pressure, no art snobbery, just deliciously moody colour play.
Perfect for beginners, texture lovers, and anyone who wants a little taste of that golden-hour magic on canvas.

✨ How PIE Workshops Run
You arrive, take a breath, pick your welcome drink and settle into your spot at the table where the magic will happen. We start on time, so make sure you`re there and ready to dive in.

Next, your instructor takes the stage, giving you a quick, easy intro to the materials — nothing overwhelming, just getting you comfortable and ready to play.

Then the fun really begins. You’ll be guided step by step through the painting process, with plenty of room to play, experiment, and make it your own. Sip your drink, enjoy the moment, and let the creativity flow.

At the end, we bring everyone together for a group photo — your finished piece, great vibes.

No prior experience? No problem! We provide everything:

A chill, friendly atmosphere
All the necessary art supplies
Pre-prepared templates
Step-by-step guidance from our instructors

Arrival: Please arrive 10 minutes early to grab your drink and settle in.
Length: Our 2.5-hour workshops include everything from settling in and creating to tidying up and a group photo. You’ll spend about 2 hours actively painting or working with ceramics.
Cancellations: Tickets are transferable but non-refundable within 36 hours. You can reschedule your spot up to 72 hours before the workshop.
Alcohol: Served only to guests aged 18+.

For full terms & policies, please visit: https://shop.paintiteasy.ch/en/tickets/terms

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Insight into the Urban Sketching course Zurich

Always something new

Learn how urban sketching works in a relaxed and inspiring environment. No dry sketching, but real sketching in the centre of Zurich - with cool people and in a great atmosphere. Our courses are aimed at anyone who wants to walk through the city with open eyes, discover motifs and capture them creatively. Perfect for beginners as well as advanced or professional sketchers.

In any case. Urban sketching is for everyone - whether you already have experience or just want to try it out.

Just yourself and your desire to observe and draw - we'll provide the right materials.

With pleasure. Sketching together is even more fun.

Offers in the calendar

Learn urban sketching

Forget boring studio atmosphere, dry theory and rigid drawing - we're going outside. Our urban sketching courses offer you a creative break in the centre of Zurich's city life. Whether it's a cosy café, a lively square or a hidden house - we'll show you how to capture the atmosphere with pen and paint. Learning urban sketching has never been so easy and inspiring.

Workshops
Courses lasting several days
PIE Creative Café

Our team

We are not a dull and normal painting school - we are a colourful and somewhat crazy team of artists who share their passion for urban sketching in a relaxed, creative environment. We motivate you to try out new techniques, boldly draw lines and discover your surroundings from an artistic perspective. Let's get started right away.

Peter
Pati
Eszti
Coco
+31Zum Team

To the team

Location

Our courses take place in the most beautiful places in Zurich - perfect for learning urban sketching on the spot. Discover new techniques, exchange ideas with like-minded people and capture urban life in your own way with quick sketches. Whether alone or in a group - we have the right format for you.

+41 77 209 17 72
hello@paintiteasy.ch

Bederstrasse 94
8002 Zurich
Plan your journey

Just get started! We'll show you how to create expressive sketches with just a few lines and shades.

Urban sketching means spontaneously sketching the surroundings on location - whether in a street café, by the river or in front of impressive architecture. It's about expression and atmosphere, not perfection.

A handy sketchbook with sturdy paper that you can take with you wherever you go is best.

Smooth, hard-wearing paper that absorbs both fineliner and watercolour paints well.

The Spanish draughtsman Gabriel Campanario started the urban sketching movement - today there are sketching communities all over the world.

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Action Painting, Neon Edition

Guided Expressive Abstract Art Workshop

Workshop
Beginner
ZÜRICH · PIE Action Painting Park
2.5 hours

from 60.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

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Splash. Drip. Splatter. Then… Glow.
Looking for a creative experience that’s energetic, expressive and unlike anything you’ve tried before?

Our Neon Action Painting Workshop combines the freedom and excitement of Action Painting with the spectacular world of fluorescent colours and UV light, creating abstract artworks that transform before your eyes.

After a short introduction, your instructor will guide the group through a series of Action Painting techniques while explaining the artistic principles behind strong abstract compositions. You’ll explore layering, movement, colour relationships, texture and composition as your painting gradually develops over approximately two hours. Rather than following a predefined design, every splash, brushstroke and creative decision becomes the inspiration for the next, allowing your artwork to evolve naturally from one moment to another.

Action Painting is an intuitive creative journey. Every mark on the canvas invites a new response, creating a continuous process of experimenting, observing and building upon what has already emerged. Throughout the workshop, you’ll work with a wide variety of paints, bottles, brushes, palette knives, rollers and other creative tools while your instructor demonstrates techniques, shares artistic insights and offers individual guidance whenever you need it.

And then the magic begins.

As the studio lights fade and the UV lights come to life, your painting reveals an entirely new personality. Fluorescent colours begin to glow, hidden details suddenly appear, and layers you barely noticed under daylight transform into vibrant, luminous compositions. What felt exciting before suddenly becomes immersive.

No two paintings will ever look alike. While everyone explores the same techniques together, each participant follows their own creative path, discovering a unique balance between spontaneity, intuition and artistic intention.

Whether you’re looking to switch off after a busy week, celebrate with friends or simply experience painting in a completely different way, the Neon Action Painting Workshop combines creative freedom, artistic guidance and an unforgettable visual spectacle unlike any other workshop.

You’ll leave with a one-of-a-kind artwork that tells two stories—one in daylight, and another that only comes alive under UV light.
https://shop.paintiteasy.ch/en/tickets/terms

Texture & Tweet

Guided Acrylic Painting Workshop

Workshop
Beginner
PIE Action Painting Studio Basel
2.5 Hours

from 75.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

Tickets Eventdetails

This bird isn’t just perched — it’s posing.
A bold, textured bird portrait with creamy layers, colour, and character. In this vibrant painting session, we’re giving the great tit a full-on glamour moment: thick, sculpted strokes, glossy feathers you can almost touch, and a background in unapologetic pink.

You’ll work with modelling paste and rich acrylics to build a portrait that’s part painting, part sculpture — playing with light, shadow, and feather detail until your bird is brimming with personality.
It’s tactile, it’s joyful, and it’s a little bit fabulous.

Swiss Summer

Guided Acrylic Painting Workshop

Workshop
Beginner
ZÜRICH · PIE Creative Café
2.5 Hours

from 70.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

Tickets Eventdetails

Bright mountains, a shimmering lake, and light that feels almost alive.
Step into a radiant alpine world where the air is crystal clear and colours glow with a quiet, powerful intensity. Inspired by the luminous spirit and rhythmic compositions of Ferdinand Hodler, we’ll step into his footsteps and explore how to build a landscape through expressive brushwork and layered painting.

In this session, you’ll learn how to create depth and perspective in a landscape — how distant peaks, water, and sky can unfold through colour, contrast, and structure. We’ll explore how to bring dynamic, energetic detail into the brushwork while still holding the whole composition together as a unified, harmonious scene.

We’ll guide you through shimmering water, luminous layering techniques, and the gentle geometry of alpine peaks. You bring your curiosity and calm focus — and a willingness to enter a landscape that feels slightly brighter, more alive, and more structured than reality itself.

White Walls, Blue Thoughts

Guided Acrylic Painting Workshop

Workshop
Beginner
PIE Action Painting Studio Basel
2.5 Hours

from 70.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

Tickets Eventdetails

Maybe someone lives here.
Maybe they used to.
Maybe it was you.
It’s the kind of place that doesn’t ask questions. You stop in front of it without meaning to, caught between arriving and remembering. The day is warm, but the thoughts are cooler — the kind that show up when you stand still long enough.

Nothing is certain except the feeling that something happened here. A routine, a return, a moment you didn’t think you’d miss. The house keeps it to itself. You keep the rest.
This painting isn’t about a house — it’s about what stays with us, long after we’ve moved on.

Abstract Series: Chromatic Medley

Guided Acrylic Painting Workshop

Workshop
Beginner
ZÜRICH · PIE Creative Café
2.5 Hours

from 70.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

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Abstract art. No rules. Endless possibilities.

Forget perfection. Forget painting inside the lines. This workshop is all about discovering how expressive, playful and surprisingly personal abstract painting can be.

Although every participant explores the same techniques and artistic principles, no two paintings will ever look alike. With guidance from your instructor, you’ll discover how abstract artworks are built through composition, colour, layering, texture and movement. Along the way, you’ll explore inspiring examples from contemporary abstract art before gradually developing your own visual language.

Some people create calm, minimalist compositions. Others fill the canvas with bold colours, energetic gestures and expressive textures. That’s the beauty of abstraction—there isn’t one right answer. Every creative decision opens the door to countless new directions.

Whether you prefer to follow the demonstrations closely or experiment beyond them, this workshop offers the perfect balance between learning new techniques and trusting your own artistic instincts.

Action Painting

Guided Expressive Abstract Art Workshop

Workshop
Beginner
PIE Action Painting Studio Basel
2.5 hours

from 60.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

Tickets Eventdetails

Splash. Drip. Splatter. Total Freedom.
Looking for a creative experience that’s energetic, expressive and completely different from traditional painting?

Our Action Painting Workshop combines the excitement of throwing, dripping and splashing paint with the artistic principles behind creating a powerful abstract artwork.

After a short introduction, your instructor will guide the group through a series of Action Painting techniques while explaining how abstract paintings are built through composition, layering, colour relationships and texture. Rather than recreating a predefined motif, you’ll gradually develop your own artwork over approximately two hours, allowing every splash, brushstroke and creative decision to influence what comes next.

Action Painting is an intuitive journey. Every mark on the canvas becomes the starting point for the next, creating a continuous process of acting, observing and reacting. Along the way, you’ll experiment with a wide variety of paints, tools and creative techniques while your instructor shares demonstrations, artistic guidance and individual feedback whenever you need it.

No two paintings will ever look alike. While everyone explores the same techniques together, each participant follows their own creative path, discovering their own balance between spontaneity and intention.

Whether you’re looking to switch off after a busy week, reconnect with your creativity or simply experience painting in a completely different way, Action Painting offers the freedom to experiment while giving you the artistic guidance to turn expressive marks into a finished abstract composition.

You’ll leave not only with a unique artwork, but with a deeper understanding of how abstract paintings evolve—and the confidence to trust your own creative instincts.
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Ceramics

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Wheel-throwing Taster

Let’s spin!: A PIE Ceramics Workshop

Workshop
Beginner
PIE Ceramics Zürich
2.5 hours

from 120.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

Tickets Eventdetails

🎡 Just curious? Even better.

This is your chance to dip a toe (or both hands!) into the wild, whirling world of the pottery wheel — no pressure, no experience needed. In this wheel-throwing taster workshop, you’ll learn how to center, pull, and shape clay like a true ceramic boss. It’s messy, magical, and way more satisfying than your average Saturday scroll session.

You’ll get hands-on with the basics of wheel-throwing — and walk away with at least one piece to call your own. Plus, you’ll leave knowing whether this hobby is a fling or the beginning of a full-blown love affair.

No experience necessary. Just bring your curiosity — we’ll handle the spin cycle.
Some of our workshops may be held in English depending on the instructor 😊 We really appreciate your openness and flexibility!

✏️ What to Expect

A chill, beginner-friendly session led by our wheel-throwing wizards
Step-by-step intro to centering, pulling, and shaping on the wheel
Time to finesse your form and feel the clay do its thing
A playful, supportive vibe where mistakes are just part of the fun
All tools, clay, and good energy provided

🎁 What You’ll Take Home

One fired & glazed ceramic piece (included in the price — we’ll handle the rest)
The option to keep more pieces for CHF 15 each
The pure joy of creating something from spinning mud
A solid intro to wheel-throwing, and whether a full course is your next step

🧠 Who It’s For

Total newbies who’ve always wanted to try “that Ghost movie thing”
Hands-on creatives craving a screen-free adventure
Friends, dates, teams — anyone up for a shared spin
Future potters testing the waters before diving into a full course

Some of our workshops may be held in English depending on the instructor 😊 We really appreciate your openness and flexibility!

📦 A Few More Things to Know

No need to bring anything – just wear something comfy you don’t mind getting a bit clay-kissed
Please arrive 10–15 minutes early to settle in
Firing and glazing takes 4 weeks – we’ll let you know when your piece is ready
Tickets are transferable, but non-refundable within 36 hours
If you fall in love with wheel-throwing (warning: you might), we’ve got full courses and studio classes waiting for you!

Wheel-throwing Taster

Let’s spin!: A PIE Ceramics Workshop

Workshop
Beginner
PIE Ceramics Basel
2.5 hours

from 120.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

Tickets Eventdetails

🎡 Just curious? Even better.

This is your chance to dip a toe (or both hands!) into the wild, whirling world of the pottery wheel — no pressure, no experience needed. In this wheel-throwing taster workshop, you’ll learn how to center, pull, and shape clay like a true ceramic boss. It’s messy, magical, and way more satisfying than your average Saturday scroll session.

You’ll get hands-on with the basics of wheel-throwing — and walk away with at least one piece to call your own. Plus, you’ll leave knowing whether this hobby is a fling or the beginning of a full-blown love affair.

No experience necessary. Just bring your curiosity — we’ll handle the spin cycle.

Some of our workshops may be held in English depending on the instructor 😊 We really appreciate your openness and flexibility!

✏️ What to Expect

A chill, beginner-friendly session led by our wheel-throwing wizards
Step-by-step intro to centering, pulling, and shaping on the wheel
Time to finesse your form and feel the clay do its thing
A playful, supportive vibe where mistakes are just part of the fun
All tools, clay, and good energy provided

🎁 What You’ll Take Home

One fired & glazed ceramic piece (included in the price — we’ll handle the rest)
The option to keep more pieces for CHF 15 each
The pure joy of creating something from spinning mud
A solid intro to wheel-throwing, and whether a full course is your next step

🧠 Who It’s For

Total newbies who’ve always wanted to try “that Ghost movie thing”
Hands-on creatives craving a screen-free adventure
Friends, dates, teams — anyone up for a shared spin
Future potters testing the waters before diving into a full course

📦 A Few More Things to Know

No need to bring anything – just wear something comfy you don’t mind getting a bit clay-kissed
Please arrive 10–15 minutes early to settle in
Firing and glazing takes 4 weeks – we’ll let you know when your piece is ready
Tickets are transferable, but non-refundable within 36 hours
If you fall in love with wheel-throwing (warning: you might), we’ve got full courses and studio classes waiting for you!

Surface Art: Sgraffito

Unveiling Hidden Depths: a PIE Ceramic Workshop

Workshop
Beginner
PIE Ceramics Zürich
2.5 hours

from 95.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

Tickets Eventdetails

Scratch beneath the surface — and reveal something beautiful.

Sgraffito — from the Italian “to scratch” — is a decorative ceramics technique that’s all about revealing contrast, pattern, and surprise. In this inspiring 3-hour workshop, you’ll learn how to turn a simple slab of clay into a stunning ceramic plate using this ancient and captivating method.

We’ll start by rolling and shaping your plate by hand, then applying a layer of coloured slip (liquid clay). Once that’s set, the real magic begins — you’ll carve into the surface to create your own design, revealing the clay underneath in bold lines, fine textures, or whatever shapes your imagination leads you to. No drawing skills needed — just a sense of curiosity and a love of detail.

You’ll be guided every step of the way in a relaxed and welcoming studio atmosphere. From the first press of clay to the final scratch of your carving tool, you’ll explore the sgraffito process with hands-on support, plenty of encouragement, and a glass of something refreshing in hand — your choice of wine, tea, prosecco, or something non-alcoholic to sip as you shape.

After the session, we’ll take care of glazing and firing your piece. Your finished sgraffito plate will be ready for pickup in about 4 weeks. One plate is included in the price — if you’re inspired to make more, you can simply pay for extra materials on the spot.

This workshop is perfect for anyone looking to slow down, scratch beneath the surface, and uncover something beautifully their own.

✨ How PIE Ceramics Workshops Work

Our ceramics workshops are one-off sessions designed for intensive skill-sharing in a relaxed, creative atmosphere. Whether you’re just starting your journey with clay or already have some experience and want to explore a new technique, this is the perfect chance to get your hands dirty, learn something new — and follow your creativity wherever it leads.

Each workshop focuses on a specific process or form, guided by a professional ceramic artist. You’ll learn the core technique step by step, then have space to experiment, personalise, and take your piece in whatever direction feels right to you. It’s structured, supportive, and creatively wide open.

Workshops take place in our cosy, fully-equipped studios in Zürich and Basel, where everything’s set up to support your creative flow — including materials, tools, good lighting, and good vibes.

No pressure, no perfection — just the joy of discovering what you can create with your own two hands.

🏺 What’s Included

All tools, materials, and clay
Personal guidance from an experienced ceramic instructor
One piece included for firing and glazing (extras optional for a small fee)
A welcoming and inspiring studio space to explore ceramics at your own pace
The option to return and glaze your piece in one of two ways:
→ Join a glazing workshop at a discounted price
→ Or glaze it yourself in our Creative Café for CHF 20 — walk in or reserve a table during opening hours

🔥 Firing & Pickup

We take care of firing and glazing your ceramic piece after the workshop.
Firing takes approx. 4 weeks – we’ll contact you when your piece is ready for pickup.

🥂 A Toast to Creativity

Every workshop starts with a complimentary welcome drink to help you settle in and spark your creative side. Choose from:

A soft drink or hot drink
A glass of wine, prosecco, or beer
Or our rotating Cocktail of the Week

Feeling fancy? Upgrade to a signature cocktail, mocktail, or smoothie for just CHF 5–9.

🍴 Hungry for More? (in ZH)

Our Creative Café is open during your session — with wraps, bowls, snacks, sweet treats and more to fuel your inspiration. Additional drinks and food are available à la carte throughout the workshop.

📋 Good to Know

Arrival: Please come 10–15 minutes early to settle in and grab your welcome drink
Cancellations: Tickets are transferable, but non-refundable within 36 hours
Rescheduling: Possible up to 72 hours before the workshop
Pickup: Pieces are ready around 4 weeks after your session
All levels welcome — no experience needed, just curiosity and a willingness to get a little messy
Alcohol: Only served to guests aged 18+

👉 Full terms & policies: shop.paintiteasy.ch/en/tickets/terms

Wheel-throwing Taster

Let’s spin!: A PIE Ceramics Workshop

Workshop
Beginner
PIE Ceramics Zürich
2.5 hours

from 120.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

Tickets Eventdetails

A chill, beginner-friendly session led by our wheel-throwing wizards
Step-by-step intro to centering, pulling, and shaping on the wheel
Time to finesse your form and feel the clay do its thing
A playful, supportive vibe where mistakes are just part of the fun
All tools, clay, and good energy provided

🎁 What You’ll Take Home

One fired & glazed ceramic piece (included in the price — we’ll handle the rest)
The option to keep more pieces for CHF 15 each
The pure joy of creating something from spinning mud
A solid intro to wheel-throwing, and whether a full course is your next step

🧠 Who It’s For

Total newbies who’ve always wanted to try “that Ghost movie thing”
Hands-on creatives craving a screen-free adventure
Friends, dates, teams — anyone up for a shared spin
Future potters testing the waters before diving into a full course

📦 A Few More Things to Know

No need to bring anything – just wear something comfy you don’t mind getting a bit clay-kissed
Please arrive 10–15 minutes early to settle in
Firing and glazing takes 4 weeks – we’ll let you know when your piece is ready
Tickets are transferable, but non-refundable within 36 hours
If you fall in love with wheel-throwing (warning: you might), we’ve got full courses and studio classes waiting for you!

My First Plate

Shape & Fun: PIE Ceramics Event

Workshop
Beginner
PIE Ceramics Basel
2 hours

from 65.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

Tickets Eventdetails

Your plate. Your style. Your very first step into the world of ceramics.

In this relaxed 2-hour event, you’ll get your hands into clay and create your own hand-built ceramic plate, tray or dish— complete with texture, colour, and all the personality you want to give it. Whether you’re going bold and bright or soft and simple, we’ll show you the way and cheer you on while you do it.

No experience? No problem.
We’ll guide you through each step — from rolling and shaping to painting your piece with vibrant underglaze coloursright on the spot.

It’s the perfect intro to ceramics: a little messy, a lot of fun, and totally satisfying. You’ll walk away with clay on your hands, colour on your plate, and a new skill (or obsession?) in the making.

🔥 After the event, we glaze and fire your piece for you.
It’ll be ready to pick up in about 4 weeks — food-safe and fabulous.

✨ How PIE Ceramics Events Work

Treat yourself to a hands-on creative moment — where you can sip, snack, and sculpt your way through a fun and relaxing ceramics session. Whether you come solo, with friends, or for a team night out, you’ll enjoy a feel-good atmosphere, great company, and your very own ceramic creation to take home (well… after it’s been fired 😉).

Each event is led by one of our friendly ceramic artists, who’ll guide you step-by-step through shaping and decorating your piece. No pressure, no perfection — just good vibes, creative flow, and the joy of getting your hands dirty in the best possible way.

Most of our events take place in our beautiful, cosy studios in Zürich and Basel — fully equipped, full of charm, and designed to spark your imagination. Every now and then, we also pop up in partner venues like bars, cafés, or sunny outdoor locations.

🏺 What’s Included

All tools, materials, and clay
Personal guidance from an experienced ceramic instructor
One piece included for firing and glazing (extras optional for a small fee)
A welcoming and inspiring studio space to explore ceramics at your own pace
The option to return and glaze your piece in one of two ways:
→ Join a glazing workshop at a discounted price
→ Or glaze it yourself in our Creative Café for CHF 20 — walk in or reserve a table during opening hours

Arrival: Please come 10–15 minutes early to settle in and grab your welcome drink
Cancellations: Tickets are transferable, but non-refundable within 36 hours
Rescheduling: Possible up to 72 hours before the workshop
Pickup: Pieces are ready around 4 weeks after your session
All levels welcome — no experience needed, just curiosity and a willingness to get a little messy
Alcohol: Only served to guests aged 18+

👉 Full terms & policies: shop.paintiteasy.ch/en/tickets/terms

Your First Creation on the Wheel: Embracing Wabi-Sabi

Shape & Fun: PIE Ceramics Event

Workshop
Beginner
PIE Ceramics Zürich
2 hours

from 120.– CHF

Up to 20% discount for Members

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Spin it. Shape it. Love the wonky bits.

Ever dreamed of making your own cup or bowl on the pottery wheel? This is your moment to try – no pressure, no perfection, just you, the clay, and the magic of Wabi-Sabi.

In this relaxed, beginner-friendly event, you’ll learn the basics of wheel throwing, how to center the clay, and how to pull up your very first form – maybe a cup, maybe something totally unexpected (and that’s perfectly okay).

We’ll embrace wobbles, curves, and character, celebrating the Japanese art of Wabi-Sabi – finding beauty in imperfection and joy in the process, not just the result.

No experience? No problem. You’ll leave with a piece that’s 100% yours – shaped by your hands and full of personality.

✨ How PIE Ceramics Events Work

Treat yourself to a hands-on creative moment — where you can sip, snack, and sculpt your way through a fun and relaxing ceramics session. Whether you come solo, with friends, or for a team night out, you’ll enjoy a feel-good atmosphere, great company, and your very own ceramic creation to take home (well… after it’s been fired 😉).

Each event is led by one of our friendly ceramic artists, who’ll guide you step-by-step through shaping and decorating your piece. No pressure, no perfection — just good vibes, creative flow, and the joy of getting your hands dirty in the best possible way.

Most of our events take place in our beautiful, cosy studios in Zürich and Basel — fully equipped, full of charm, and designed to spark your imagination. Every now and then, we also pop up in partner venues like bars, cafés, or sunny outdoor locations.

🏺 What’s Included

All tools, materials, and clay
Personal guidance from an experienced ceramic instructor
One piece included for firing and glazing (extras optional for a small fee)
A welcoming and inspiring studio space to explore ceramics at your own pace
The option to return and glaze your piece in one of two ways:
→ Join a glazing workshop at a discounted price
→ Or glaze it yourself in our Creative Café for CHF 20 — walk in or reserve a table during opening hours

Arrival: Please come 10–15 minutes early to settle in and grab your welcome drink
Cancellations: Tickets are transferable, but non-refundable within 36 hours
Rescheduling: Possible up to 72 hours before the workshop
Pickup: Pieces are ready around 4 weeks after your session
All levels welcome — no experience needed, just curiosity and a willingness to get a little messy
Alcohol: Only served to guests aged 18+

👉 Full terms & policies: shop.paintiteasy.ch/en/tickets/terms

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